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- Biennial to Short-lived Perennial
Herb (Ours live 4 years on average)
- Main use is fresh harvest of leaves
that are either dried down for use
later or ate fresh.
- Dried and crushed leaves are a
popular additive to poultry and pork
dishes.
- If let go plants will produce
numerous sky blue blooms in late
spring.
- Pinching blooms results in higher
quality leaves.
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Sage Facts
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Mature Plant Size:
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36" ^ 16" - 18" >
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Days to Maturity:
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30 Days
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Light Exposure:
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Full Sun
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Soil Type:
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Well-drained
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Hardiness Zones:
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5 - 9
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Soil pH:
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5.5 - 7.0
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Uses: Flavors pork, poultry, and beef. Use fresh or dry for use later. Can be grown as an
annual where not hardy.
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